5 January
Born in 1941 – Hayao Miyazaki, Japanese animator and filmmaker.
Above: Still from Miyazaki’s 2013 film The Wind Rises
Also, born in 1863, Russian dramatist and a founder of the Moscow Art Theatre Constantin Stanislavsky
When you’re playing a character who’s cruel, look for the places where he’s kind. When you’re playing a character who is unhappy, look for the places where he has a glint of merriment.



I love Miyasaki. There is so much artistry in his work. And now I want to watch Howl’s Moving Castle!